Reliever Ross Detwiler has gone unclaimed on outright waivers and elected minor league free agency, the Reds announced this evening. Cincinnati had designated him for assignment this week.
The Reds announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Derek Law, with left-hander Ross Detwiler being designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
After a tough 10-9 defeat to the New York Mets on Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies responded with a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds a day later. The Phillies will look for another victory when they host the Reds again on Tuesday.
The Reds recalled reliever Buck Farmer to take Detwiler's spot on the active roster.
Detwiler, 36, has appeared in 13 MLB seasons dating back to 2007.
The Reds have signed lefty Ross Detwiler to a minor league contract.
It has been an interesting season for Detwiler, who has revamped his plan of attack.
Given his overall solid track record, it is a little surprising to see Detwiler hit the DFA wire, though the Marlins might simply want to give some opportunity to younger pitchers.
Review our five-player trade proposal involving the Mariners and Marlins. Jesús Aguilar has done everything right during his two seasons in Miami. Since the start of 2020, the former waiver claim leads all Marlins batters—by a wide margin—in games, plate appearances, hits, home runs and runs batted in.
July 30 is approaching. The Marlins haven’t yet signaled their intentions, but they have several veterans on the roster who are clear candidates to be traded in exchange for long-term pieces.
The Marlins have signed left-hander Ross Detwiler to a major league contrac. It’s a one-year deal.
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